Research Imaging Core

The Research Imaging Core (RIC) at the Medical Imaging Research Institute (MIRI) has extensive cutting-edge imaging capabilities to support investigations spanning from preclinical studies to clinical trials. Currently, RIC is equipped advanced imaging systems, a preclinical catheterization lab, .55 Tesla Freemax, ultrasound, and a medical cyclotron radiochemistry facility with the capacity to deliver commonly used and novel radiotracers.

Offering highly-skilled faculty and staff who can assist with imaging-driven research study designs

RIC drives high impact preclinical and clinical imaging research in an unprecedented manner in the Midwest for investigators within the institute and across Indiana University to better understand disease, test novel therapeutics and bring interventions to the forefront. RIC is located across three sites, including Research II, Goodman Hall and the Biomedical Research and Training Center (BRTC) near 16 Tech.

RIC is organized into three imaging cores and the Office of Research Imaging.

Cardiovascular Imaging Research Core

The Cardiovascular Imaging Research Core offers a range of preclinical and clinical trial imaging resources to accommodate both small and large subject matter to capture structural and molecular level detail to support a variety of cardiovascular imaging studies, including coronary angiography and angioplasty, vascular interventions, electrophysiology and cardiac function analysis, advanced imaging and fluoroscopy, hemodynamics and blood flow dynamics, drug and biologic delivery studies, preclinical surgical and hybrid studies, custom experimental models, and device testing and biomechanical research.

Neuroimaging Research Core

The Neuroimaging Research Core houses state-of-the-art imaging technologies that will enable higher anatomical detail through improved spatial resolution to guide researchers in their discoveries and inform more accurate decision-making to providers.

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Radiochemistry Research Core

The Radiochemistry Research Core operates as a shared resource within MIRI. Located in the Biotechnology Research and Training Center (BRTC), the core supports both preclinical and clinical imaging studies through the production, quality control and development of radiopharmaceuticals.

Office of Research Imaging

The Office for Research Imaging (ORI) is dedicated to supporting IU School of Medicine investigators and their staff through the use of biomedical imaging in preclinical research and clinical trials. The office successfully plans and implements complex imaging protocols within the vast resources offered between MIRI and IU Health.